Documents

Simplified geology map of Western Australia
(PDF 1259kb)
Labelled tectonic units map of Western Australia
(PDF 183kb)

Discover Geology

Stromatolites

Some of the best examples of living stromatolites are found in Western Australia. The areas in which they grow act as living laboratories where the nature of stromatolitic structures, the environments in which they form, and the processes that form them, can be studied.

Commodity Fact Sheets

A compilation of fact sheets about commodities in Western Australia.

Earthquakes

Provide information on what causes earthquakes and what the related hazards are.

Field Guide to Perth Region

Geology and landforms of the Swan Coastal Plain from Rockingham to Yanchep, and the Darling Range from Walyunga to Jarrahdale.

Geothermal Energy

The search for viable green-energy sources is hotting up, as the hot rocks beneath parts of the Australia’s surface are mapped out.

Life of a Gold Mine

A presentation on the life of a gold mine - from exploration to rehabilitation.

Making Maps

Find out how we collect data and create geological maps.

Meteorite Impacts

Explore the evidence of meteorite impacts in Western Australia.

Visiting Geological Sites

A handy guide for explorers looking at geology in Western Australia.